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Millions of low-income families rely on subsidized internet access to afford high-speed connections. However, this week, many could lose this crucial program, jeopardizing their ability to stay connected.
The program, launched on Dec. 31, 2021, under President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, helps 23 million households in the U.S. save between $30 and $75 on their monthly internet bills, and some eligible households even received up to $100 to buy a computer or tablet. If this program ends, chances are many may not be able to afford internet access or devices.
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